US Bridges

CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 200 S · Structure no. 0500017

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 West
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location00.50 N of 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42979, -85.38924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2011)
Projected traffic441 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 West over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.